Hong Kong Journalists Association cancels annual dinner after 2 hotels axe booking
香港记者协会(HKJA)被迫“暂时”取消年度筹款晚宴，原因是第二家酒店在一周内撤回了举办该活动的要求。该协会主席表示，这些场地可能面临“政治压力”。原定于下周一举行的晚宴此前已被推迟一周多，原因是富豪香港酒店以电力供应“严重损坏”为由取消了预订。
香港记者协会在一封电子邮件中表示，九龙的逸东酒店在活动前一天通知该协会无法举办此次活动，但没有给出具体原因。该协会表示，对两家酒店在短时间内连续取消已签订合同的预订感到遗憾，并将为已预订的客人安排退款。香港记者协会主席郑嘉如表示，虽然该协会对此感到失望，但“并不完全感到惊讶”，并指出该协会此前也曾面临过类似的临时取消情况。
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香港记者协会(HKJA)被迫“暂时”取消年度筹款晚宴，原因是第二家酒店在一周内撤回了举办该活动的要求。该协会主席表示，这些场地可能面临“政治压力”。原定于下周一举行的晚宴此前已被推迟一周多，原因是富豪香港酒店以电力供应“严重损坏”为由取消了预订。
香港记者协会在一封电子邮件中表示，九龙的逸东酒店在活动前一天通知该协会无法举办此次活动，但没有给出具体原因。该协会表示，对两家酒店在短时间内连续取消已签订合同的预订感到遗憾，并将为已预订的客人安排退款。香港记者协会主席郑嘉如表示，虽然该协会对此感到失望，但“并不完全感到惊讶”，并指出该协会此前也曾面临过类似的临时取消情况。
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‘MC’ Cheung, Donnie Yen among star line-up at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium launch
Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Hub will officially open on March 1st with a star-studded performance featuring Donnie Yen, Joey Yung, and Michael Cheung, with tickets priced at just HK$10. The opening show will utilize 33,600 of the stadium's 50,000 seats, offering 8,500 tickets for public sale. This event marks a significant milestone for Hong Kong's sports and entertainment scene.
The lineup includes a diverse range of talent, from local stars like Gin Lee, George Lam, and Sally Yeh, to mainland singer Li Yuchun. Additionally, prominent athletes such as Olympic fencer Vivian Kong, badminton players Tang Chun-man and Tse Ying-suet, table tennis player Doo Hoi-kem, alongside national table tennis champion Fan Zhendong and badminton legend Lin Dan, will showcase their skills. Revenue from the ticket sales will be donated to The Community Chest, an independent non-profit organization.
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Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Hub will officially open on March 1st with a star-studded performance featuring Donnie Yen, Joey Yung, and Michael Cheung, with tickets priced at just HK$10. The opening show will utilize 33,600 of the stadium's 50,000 seats, offering 8,500 tickets for public sale. This event marks a significant milestone for Hong Kong's sports and entertainment scene.
The lineup includes a diverse range of talent, from local stars like Gin Lee, George Lam, and Sally Yeh, to mainland singer Li Yuchun. Additionally, prominent athletes such as Olympic fencer Vivian Kong, badminton players Tang Chun-man and Tse Ying-suet, table tennis player Doo Hoi-kem, alongside national table tennis champion Fan Zhendong and badminton legend Lin Dan, will showcase their skills. Revenue from the ticket sales will be donated to The Community Chest, an independent non-profit organization.
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PLA Air Force launches AI-powered biometric screening to recruit next top guns: report
The Chinese air force is now using AI-powered biometric tests to screen potential pilots, aiming to identify long-term health risks and assess their adaptability to technology. This new system analyzes biological signals to uncover hidden health issues that human evaluators might miss, ensuring only the most suitable candidates are selected.
The AI system is deeply integrated into the rigorous pilot selection process, which includes over 100 medical and psychological evaluations. According to PLA Air Force recruitment expert Zhang Yishuang, the AI interprets physical data, allowing human experts to focus on evaluating personality traits, creating a more accurate and comprehensive selection model.
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The Chinese air force is now using AI-powered biometric tests to screen potential pilots, aiming to identify long-term health risks and assess their adaptability to technology. This new system analyzes biological signals to uncover hidden health issues that human evaluators might miss, ensuring only the most suitable candidates are selected.
The AI system is deeply integrated into the rigorous pilot selection process, which includes over 100 medical and psychological evaluations. According to PLA Air Force recruitment expert Zhang Yishuang, the AI interprets physical data, allowing human experts to focus on evaluating personality traits, creating a more accurate and comprehensive selection model.
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Former ICBC executive gets death sentence with reprieve for taking US$24 million in bribes
Zhang Hongli, a former vice-president of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), has been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for accepting over 177 million yuan (US$24.3 million) in bribes. The Intermediate People’s Court of Hangzhou found Zhang guilty of leveraging his position at ICBC from 2011 to 2022 to assist entities and individuals with loan financing and job opportunities in exchange for bribes.
The court cited the "particularly huge bribery amount, serious criminal circumstances, and detrimental social impact" as justification for the death sentence, noting the "significant loss" to the country and its people. However, the two-year reprieve was granted due to Zhang's cooperation with authorities, including confessing his crimes, providing information on previously unknown bribery cases, and returning a substantial portion of the illicit funds. He has been stripped of his political rights for life, and all his assets have been seized. Zhang was initially placed under investigation by China’s top anti-corruption watchdog in November 2023.
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Zhang Hongli, a former vice-president of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), has been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for accepting over 177 million yuan (US$24.3 million) in bribes. The Intermediate People’s Court of Hangzhou found Zhang guilty of leveraging his position at ICBC from 2011 to 2022 to assist entities and individuals with loan financing and job opportunities in exchange for bribes.
The court cited the "particularly huge bribery amount, serious criminal circumstances, and detrimental social impact" as justification for the death sentence, noting the "significant loss" to the country and its people. However, the two-year reprieve was granted due to Zhang's cooperation with authorities, including confessing his crimes, providing information on previously unknown bribery cases, and returning a substantial portion of the illicit funds. He has been stripped of his political rights for life, and all his assets have been seized. Zhang was initially placed under investigation by China’s top anti-corruption watchdog in November 2023.
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China’s ports adopt DeepSeek AI model to streamline operations, protect data
中国自主研发的DeepSeek大语言模型正在赋能国内各行业和关键基础设施，助力其在数据安全方面减少顾虑地执行核心功能。该模型推出仅一个多月，中国已有三大港口开始实施或计划采用该工具，以提高效率和服务质量。
湖北港口集团研究员表示，使用国产技术对于确保港口运营、设施布局和货物信息的数据安全至关重要，这关系到供应链的稳定和安全。例如，宁波舟山港已开始将DeepSeek模型整合到其智能闸口和客户服务系统中，新的闸口系统能够识别超过80%的集装箱唯一封条编号，大大减少了人工验证所需的时间，原本需要四名员工进行的集装箱检查现在只需一人即可完成。
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中国自主研发的DeepSeek大语言模型正在赋能国内各行业和关键基础设施，助力其在数据安全方面减少顾虑地执行核心功能。该模型推出仅一个多月，中国已有三大港口开始实施或计划采用该工具，以提高效率和服务质量。
湖北港口集团研究员表示，使用国产技术对于确保港口运营、设施布局和货物信息的数据安全至关重要，这关系到供应链的稳定和安全。例如，宁波舟山港已开始将DeepSeek模型整合到其智能闸口和客户服务系统中，新的闸口系统能够识别超过80%的集装箱唯一封条编号，大大减少了人工验证所需的时间，原本需要四名员工进行的集装箱检查现在只需一人即可完成。
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Hamas returns 4 Israeli bodies said to include a mother and her 2 young children
Hamas周四释放了四名以色列人质的遗体，据称其中包括一位母亲和她的两个孩子，他们长期以来一直被认为已经死亡，并且成为了2023年10月7日袭击后以色列国家痛苦的象征。武装分子在一个被横幅包围的舞台上展示了四具黑色棺材，红十字会的车辆抵达了加沙地带的现场。这些遗骸据说是属于Shiri Bibas和她的两个孩子Ariel和Kfir，以及被绑架时83岁的Oded Lifshitz。Kfir是当天被俘虏的年龄最小的人质。哈马斯表示，这四人连同他们的警卫在以色列的空袭中丧生。
哈马斯武装人员将棺材抬到红十字会的车辆上，身穿红色背心的工作人员用白色床单盖住棺材，然后将它们放入车内。车队随后返回以色列，当局将使用DNA对遗骸进行正式身份验证，预计需要两天时间。只有到那时，家属才能收到最终通知。包括来自哈马斯和其他派别的大量蒙面武装人员在内的数千人聚集在加沙南部城市汗尤尼斯郊外的移交地点。
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Hamas周四释放了四名以色列人质的遗体，据称其中包括一位母亲和她的两个孩子，他们长期以来一直被认为已经死亡，并且成为了2023年10月7日袭击后以色列国家痛苦的象征。武装分子在一个被横幅包围的舞台上展示了四具黑色棺材，红十字会的车辆抵达了加沙地带的现场。这些遗骸据说是属于Shiri Bibas和她的两个孩子Ariel和Kfir，以及被绑架时83岁的Oded Lifshitz。Kfir是当天被俘虏的年龄最小的人质。哈马斯表示，这四人连同他们的警卫在以色列的空袭中丧生。
哈马斯武装人员将棺材抬到红十字会的车辆上，身穿红色背心的工作人员用白色床单盖住棺材，然后将它们放入车内。车队随后返回以色列，当局将使用DNA对遗骸进行正式身份验证，预计需要两天时间。只有到那时，家属才能收到最终通知。包括来自哈马斯和其他派别的大量蒙面武装人员在内的数千人聚集在加沙南部城市汗尤尼斯郊外的移交地点。
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Hong Kong lawmakers pass bill to decrease toll fees at Tai Lam Tunnel
香港立法会议员通过了一项新法案，调整大榄隧道的收费，同时否决了一项关于在非高峰时段允许驾车者免费通行的提议。运输及物流局局长林世雄表示，该隧道对元朗和北区的居民至关重要，也是运输和物流业的重要通道。
政府提出的降低隧道收费的方案已获通过，将于5月31日政府收回隧道所有权后生效。新的收费标准是根据科学和交通数据制定的，旨在提高西北新界与市区之间的人员和货物运输效率，并综合考虑了公众意见和整体政策。
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香港立法会议员通过了一项新法案，调整大榄隧道的收费，同时否决了一项关于在非高峰时段允许驾车者免费通行的提议。运输及物流局局长林世雄表示，该隧道对元朗和北区的居民至关重要，也是运输和物流业的重要通道。
政府提出的降低隧道收费的方案已获通过，将于5月31日政府收回隧道所有权后生效。新的收费标准是根据科学和交通数据制定的，旨在提高西北新界与市区之间的人员和货物运输效率，并综合考虑了公众意见和整体政策。
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Bali club brawl with Australians leads to 12 security guards charged with assault
印尼巴厘岛Finns海滩俱乐部外，一群澳大利亚游客与保安发生斗殴，事件在社交媒体上迅速传播，再次引发人们对该岛游客不文明行为的关注。最初，警方指控一名澳大利亚游客犯有袭击罪。但最新进展是，涉案的12名保安人员也面临指控，警方认为他们的行为超出了工作范围。
事件发生在2月11日，起因是一名澳大利亚男子在俱乐部内骚扰一名女顾客并袭击了一名客人。俱乐部工作人员将五名澳大利亚人驱逐后，他们在停车场与保安人员对峙，最终演变成视频中记录的斗殴事件。目前，俱乐部已对这五名男子提出指控，警方已正式指控其中一人，其余四人则作为证人接受讯问。
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印尼巴厘岛Finns海滩俱乐部外，一群澳大利亚游客与保安发生斗殴，事件在社交媒体上迅速传播，再次引发人们对该岛游客不文明行为的关注。最初，警方指控一名澳大利亚游客犯有袭击罪。但最新进展是，涉案的12名保安人员也面临指控，警方认为他们的行为超出了工作范围。
事件发生在2月11日，起因是一名澳大利亚男子在俱乐部内骚扰一名女顾客并袭击了一名客人。俱乐部工作人员将五名澳大利亚人驱逐后，他们在停车场与保安人员对峙，最终演变成视频中记录的斗殴事件。目前，俱乐部已对这五名男子提出指控，警方已正式指控其中一人，其余四人则作为证人接受讯问。
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Why Asian central banks are starting to decouple from the Fed
A wave of interest rate cuts is sweeping across Asia and the Pacific, with central banks in Australia, India, and New Zealand leading the charge. These cuts are notable because they come even as the US Federal Reserve has paused its easing campaign, and go against the historical trend of Asian central banks closely following the Fed's monetary policy.
The easing of monetary policy in Asia is largely driven by moderating inflation and slowing economic growth in the region. While most Asian economies have reduced interest rates since last August, Japan is an exception, normalizing its policy after years of ultra-loose conditions. However, Asian central banks must be cautious not to diverge too sharply from the Fed, as a widening gap could put pressure on Asian currencies.
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A wave of interest rate cuts is sweeping across Asia and the Pacific, with central banks in Australia, India, and New Zealand leading the charge. These cuts are notable because they come even as the US Federal Reserve has paused its easing campaign, and go against the historical trend of Asian central banks closely following the Fed's monetary policy.
The easing of monetary policy in Asia is largely driven by moderating inflation and slowing economic growth in the region. While most Asian economies have reduced interest rates since last August, Japan is an exception, normalizing its policy after years of ultra-loose conditions. However, Asian central banks must be cautious not to diverge too sharply from the Fed, as a widening gap could put pressure on Asian currencies.
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6 elephants killed after Sri Lanka passenger train collides with herd
一列斯里兰卡客运火车撞上一群过路的象群后脱轨，造成6头大象死亡，所幸没有乘客受伤。这是该国近年来最严重的野生动物伤亡事故，引发了人们对如何保护野生动物的关注。
事故发生在首都科伦坡以东约180公里的哈巴拉纳附近，当时这列特快列车正行驶在野生动物保护区附近。据悉，2018年9月在同一地区也发生过类似的事故，当时有两头小象和它们怀孕的母亲被火车撞死。在斯里兰卡，猎杀或伤害大象是刑事犯罪，该国约有7000头野生大象，这些动物被认为是国宝，部分原因是它们在佛教文化中的重要意义。
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一列斯里兰卡客运火车撞上一群过路的象群后脱轨，造成6头大象死亡，所幸没有乘客受伤。这是该国近年来最严重的野生动物伤亡事故，引发了人们对如何保护野生动物的关注。
事故发生在首都科伦坡以东约180公里的哈巴拉纳附近，当时这列特快列车正行驶在野生动物保护区附近。据悉，2018年9月在同一地区也发生过类似的事故，当时有两头小象和它们怀孕的母亲被火车撞死。在斯里兰卡，猎杀或伤害大象是刑事犯罪，该国约有7000头野生大象，这些动物被认为是国宝，部分原因是它们在佛教文化中的重要意义。
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Japan arrests 3 for illegally exporting US$1.6 million worth of Wagyu beef to Hong Kong
日本警方逮捕了三人，他们涉嫌非法向香港出口约30吨和牛牛肉，并谎称目的地为柬埔寨。这三人通过虚假申报，规避了对香港出口和牛所需的卫生检疫程序，从而降低了成本。
被捕者包括中国籍贸易公司高管孙永超（53岁）以及另外一家公司的负责人王恩年（71岁）及其女儿桐山花奈（45岁）。他们涉嫌在2023年8月至10月期间，合谋将价值约2.4亿日元的冷冻和牛牛肉申报为运往柬埔寨，然后实际运往香港，且未获得日本农林水产省的传染病检疫证明。
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日本警方逮捕了三人，他们涉嫌非法向香港出口约30吨和牛牛肉，并谎称目的地为柬埔寨。这三人通过虚假申报，规避了对香港出口和牛所需的卫生检疫程序，从而降低了成本。
被捕者包括中国籍贸易公司高管孙永超（53岁）以及另外一家公司的负责人王恩年（71岁）及其女儿桐山花奈（45岁）。他们涉嫌在2023年8月至10月期间，合谋将价值约2.4亿日元的冷冻和牛牛肉申报为运往柬埔寨，然后实际运往香港，且未获得日本农林水产省的传染病检疫证明。
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‘Unsafe and irresponsible’: US weighs in on China-Philippines aerial encounter over shoal
The US has condemned China's "unsafe and irresponsible" actions after a Chinese navy helicopter flew within 3 meters of a Philippine patrol plane near the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The US State Department pledged to support its ally, the Philippines, and called on China to refrain from coercive actions and settle disputes peacefully in accordance with international law, emphasizing the importance of a "free and open Indo-Pacific."
The incident occurred on Tuesday when a PLA helicopter engaged in a tense 30-minute encounter with a Philippine C-208 utility plane. According to the PLA's Southern Theatre Command, the Chinese forces tracked, monitored, and warned the Philippine aircraft to leave, claiming the Philippines violated China's sovereignty and relevant international laws. The US, however, views such actions as a threat to navigation and overflight in the South China Sea.
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The US has condemned China's "unsafe and irresponsible" actions after a Chinese navy helicopter flew within 3 meters of a Philippine patrol plane near the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The US State Department pledged to support its ally, the Philippines, and called on China to refrain from coercive actions and settle disputes peacefully in accordance with international law, emphasizing the importance of a "free and open Indo-Pacific."
The incident occurred on Tuesday when a PLA helicopter engaged in a tense 30-minute encounter with a Philippine C-208 utility plane. According to the PLA's Southern Theatre Command, the Chinese forces tracked, monitored, and warned the Philippine aircraft to leave, claiming the Philippines violated China's sovereignty and relevant international laws. The US, however, views such actions as a threat to navigation and overflight in the South China Sea.
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Trump turns against Zelensky – and towards Russia – as US-Ukraine ties fray
Donald Trump's recent rhetoric marks a significant shift against Volodymyr Zelensky and aligns with Russia's narrative regarding the invasion of Ukraine, creating further uncertainty about Kyiv's future. This shift is exemplified by Trump branding Zelensky a "dictator" and echoing Moscow's talking points about the war's origins and Zelensky's leadership.
This change follows rising tensions, including Trump's decision to engage in talks with Moscow without Ukraine's involvement. Analysts suggest Trump's statements, such as questioning Zelensky's popularity, urging elections, and dismissing NATO membership for Ukraine, resemble a strategy to abandon support for Ukraine, potentially jeopardizing its position and alarming its European allies.
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Donald Trump's recent rhetoric marks a significant shift against Volodymyr Zelensky and aligns with Russia's narrative regarding the invasion of Ukraine, creating further uncertainty about Kyiv's future. This shift is exemplified by Trump branding Zelensky a "dictator" and echoing Moscow's talking points about the war's origins and Zelensky's leadership.
This change follows rising tensions, including Trump's decision to engage in talks with Moscow without Ukraine's involvement. Analysts suggest Trump's statements, such as questioning Zelensky's popularity, urging elections, and dismissing NATO membership for Ukraine, resemble a strategy to abandon support for Ukraine, potentially jeopardizing its position and alarming its European allies.
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Chinese scientists make discovery that could help people survive nuclear fallout
中国科研人员开发出一种新疗法，能显著提高遭受急性辐射的小鼠的存活率。 这项发现有望在未来提高癌症治疗的安全性，甚至提高核战争中的生存率。研究表明，敲除在人体免疫中发挥重要作用的蛋白质，可以显著预防辐射损伤，并优化癌症放射疗法。
高剂量的辐射，如核爆炸或事故以及清除癌性肿瘤的放射疗法，会破坏人体的DNA，导致大规模的细胞凋亡。核辐射会引发基因损伤，最终导致大量细胞死亡，而癌症患者常常死于放射疗法引起的胃肠道综合征。有研究估计，在核战争中，死于放射性尘埃的人数将超过直接死于爆炸的人数。二战末期袭击广岛和长崎的原子弹造成至少10万人死亡，其中许多人死于爆炸产生的放射性尘埃。
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中国科研人员开发出一种新疗法，能显著提高遭受急性辐射的小鼠的存活率。 这项发现有望在未来提高癌症治疗的安全性，甚至提高核战争中的生存率。研究表明，敲除在人体免疫中发挥重要作用的蛋白质，可以显著预防辐射损伤，并优化癌症放射疗法。
高剂量的辐射，如核爆炸或事故以及清除癌性肿瘤的放射疗法，会破坏人体的DNA，导致大规模的细胞凋亡。核辐射会引发基因损伤，最终导致大量细胞死亡，而癌症患者常常死于放射疗法引起的胃肠道综合征。有研究估计，在核战争中，死于放射性尘埃的人数将超过直接死于爆炸的人数。二战末期袭击广岛和长崎的原子弹造成至少10万人死亡，其中许多人死于爆炸产生的放射性尘埃。
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Japan police academy hires beauty consultant to teach male officers make-up skills
日本福岛县警察学校开设化妆课程，教授男警官化妆技巧，旨在提升警察的专业形象和社区信任度。此举引发了中国网友的热烈讨论，许多人对此表示幽默和惊讶。
该课程由资生堂的专业顾问提供指导，内容涵盖皮肤保湿、底妆、眉毛修饰以及发型整理等基础技巧。学校方面表示，警察经常需要与公众接触，保持整洁得体的外表至关重要，有助于建立积极的形象。此举旨在提醒学员，作为社会成员和未来的警察，注重仪容仪表是十分重要的。
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日本福岛县警察学校开设化妆课程，教授男警官化妆技巧，旨在提升警察的专业形象和社区信任度。此举引发了中国网友的热烈讨论，许多人对此表示幽默和惊讶。
该课程由资生堂的专业顾问提供指导，内容涵盖皮肤保湿、底妆、眉毛修饰以及发型整理等基础技巧。学校方面表示，警察经常需要与公众接触，保持整洁得体的外表至关重要，有助于建立积极的形象。此举旨在提醒学员，作为社会成员和未来的警察，注重仪容仪表是十分重要的。
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Chinese commerce minister calls for dialogue with new US counterpart
中国商务部部长王文涛周三对美国对华商品加征 10% 关税表示强烈不满，警告称这一单边举措损害了两国关系。 他在一封致新任美国商务部长霍华德·卢特尼克的信中提出了这个问题，呼吁通过公平和建设性的对话解决双边分歧。
王文涛在信中表示，中美两国作为世界上最大的两个经济体，加强贸易合作对两国自身发展和全球经济稳定至关重要。美国于 2 月初对中国进口商品加征 10% 的关税，理由是为遏制芬太尼的流动，芬太尼是一种合成阿片类药物，被用作娱乐性药物，每年夺走数千美国人的生命。华盛顿指责中国出口用于生产芬太尼的前体化学品。王文涛批评了关税措施，认为北京和华盛顿已经通过广泛的合作，在芬太尼管制方面取得了实质性进展。
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中国商务部部长王文涛周三对美国对华商品加征 10% 关税表示强烈不满，警告称这一单边举措损害了两国关系。 他在一封致新任美国商务部长霍华德·卢特尼克的信中提出了这个问题，呼吁通过公平和建设性的对话解决双边分歧。
王文涛在信中表示，中美两国作为世界上最大的两个经济体，加强贸易合作对两国自身发展和全球经济稳定至关重要。美国于 2 月初对中国进口商品加征 10% 的关税，理由是为遏制芬太尼的流动，芬太尼是一种合成阿片类药物，被用作娱乐性药物，每年夺走数千美国人的生命。华盛顿指责中国出口用于生产芬太尼的前体化学品。王文涛批评了关税措施，认为北京和华盛顿已经通过广泛的合作，在芬太尼管制方面取得了实质性进展。
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Anwar’s Asean summit risks Trump’s ire as Malaysia courts China, Gulf bloc
马来西亚计划深化与海湾国家和中国的贸易联系，这可能会激怒美国新政府。专家警告称，此举旨在应对特朗普可能重返白宫所带来的不确定性，并可能被视为对美国的一种制衡。
马来西亚总理安瓦尔·易卜拉欣宣布，马来西亚将于五月主办中国、东盟和海湾合作委员会（GCC）的联合峰会。安瓦尔强调，作为东盟轮值主席国，该集团必须超越传统合作伙伴，但这次峰会“不是为了选边站”，而是为了“确保东盟在多极世界中的战略地位”。
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马来西亚计划深化与海湾国家和中国的贸易联系，这可能会激怒美国新政府。专家警告称，此举旨在应对特朗普可能重返白宫所带来的不确定性，并可能被视为对美国的一种制衡。
马来西亚总理安瓦尔·易卜拉欣宣布，马来西亚将于五月主办中国、东盟和海湾合作委员会（GCC）的联合峰会。安瓦尔强调，作为东盟轮值主席国，该集团必须超越传统合作伙伴，但这次峰会“不是为了选边站”，而是为了“确保东盟在多极世界中的战略地位”。
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Could ‘terrorist’ designation lead to US strikes on drug cartels?
美国正式将八个拉丁美洲犯罪组织列为“外国恐怖组织”，加大对在美国运营的犯罪集团及其协助者的压力。 此举旨在执行美国前总统特朗普于1月20日颁布的行政命令，涉及委内瑞拉的 Tren de Aragua、萨尔瓦多的 MS-13 以及六个位于墨西哥的犯罪集团。
将这些犯罪集团定义为“外国恐怖组织”并不常见，因为这一标签通常用于基地组织或伊斯兰国等以暴力实现政治目的的组织，而非以金钱为目的的犯罪团伙。 此次指定范围尚不明确，但已引发关于美国可能在外国领土采取军事行动的猜测。 特斯拉CEO埃隆·马斯克在社交媒体上表示，将这些集团指定为恐怖组织意味着它们可能成为无人机袭击的目标。
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美国正式将八个拉丁美洲犯罪组织列为“外国恐怖组织”，加大对在美国运营的犯罪集团及其协助者的压力。 此举旨在执行美国前总统特朗普于1月20日颁布的行政命令，涉及委内瑞拉的 Tren de Aragua、萨尔瓦多的 MS-13 以及六个位于墨西哥的犯罪集团。
将这些犯罪集团定义为“外国恐怖组织”并不常见，因为这一标签通常用于基地组织或伊斯兰国等以暴力实现政治目的的组织，而非以金钱为目的的犯罪团伙。 此次指定范围尚不明确，但已引发关于美国可能在外国领土采取军事行动的猜测。 特斯拉CEO埃隆·马斯克在社交媒体上表示，将这些集团指定为恐怖组织意味着它们可能成为无人机袭击的目标。
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Asian infrastructure bank raises US$549 million in Hong Kong dollar bond sale
亚洲基础设施投资银行（亚投行）成功发行了40亿港元（约5.49亿美元）的公共港元债券。 这批三年期高级无抵押固定利率可持续发展债券的年息为3.847%，将在香港的债务工具中央结算系统（CMU）结算。此次发行标志着亚投行在香港市场的重要进展，并为投资者提供了多元化资产配置的机会。
此次债券发行吸引了香港本地及亚太地区的广泛投资者，订单总额达到90亿港元，超过25个订单。亚投行表示，通过在香港债务工具中央结算系统进行结算，可以触及更广泛的投资者群体，同时提高港元流动性。此次交易也吸引了15家新的投资者，包括中央银行、银行资金管理部门、资产管理公司和本地企业。
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亚洲基础设施投资银行（亚投行）成功发行了40亿港元（约5.49亿美元）的公共港元债券。 这批三年期高级无抵押固定利率可持续发展债券的年息为3.847%，将在香港的债务工具中央结算系统（CMU）结算。此次发行标志着亚投行在香港市场的重要进展，并为投资者提供了多元化资产配置的机会。
此次债券发行吸引了香港本地及亚太地区的广泛投资者，订单总额达到90亿港元，超过25个订单。亚投行表示，通过在香港债务工具中央结算系统进行结算，可以触及更广泛的投资者群体，同时提高港元流动性。此次交易也吸引了15家新的投资者，包括中央银行、银行资金管理部门、资产管理公司和本地企业。
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Ant Group enters AI robotics sector to build China’s humanoid workforce
Ant Group, a Chinese fintech giant and affiliate of Alibaba, is entering the humanoid robotics sector, investing in the development of embodied-intelligence technology. This move aligns with a broader trend of Chinese tech companies investing heavily in humanoid robots, driven by the potential for automation in factories and homes.
Ant established Shanghai Mayi Lingbo Technology in late 2023 with a registered capital of 100 million yuan (US$13.7 million) to focus on this R&D. Founder Jack Ma emphasized the importance of embracing AI, predicting its transformative impact in the coming decades, which signals Ant's commitment to this emerging field.
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Ant Group, a Chinese fintech giant and affiliate of Alibaba, is entering the humanoid robotics sector, investing in the development of embodied-intelligence technology. This move aligns with a broader trend of Chinese tech companies investing heavily in humanoid robots, driven by the potential for automation in factories and homes.
Ant established Shanghai Mayi Lingbo Technology in late 2023 with a registered capital of 100 million yuan (US$13.7 million) to focus on this R&D. Founder Jack Ma emphasized the importance of embracing AI, predicting its transformative impact in the coming decades, which signals Ant's commitment to this emerging field.
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